Rodeo Tyres
Submitted: Sunday, Oct 03, 2004 at 11:12
ThreadID:
16743
Views:
6397
Replies:
9
FollowUps:
8
This Thread has been Archived
pw
I'm about to fit AT tyres on my 2001 Rodeo 2.8TD twin cab with ute tray and standard rims.
Can someone on the list confirm that 235/85/16 tyres on standard rims will not foul the body in any way.
Thanks
Paul
Reply By: Utemad - Sunday, Oct 03, 2004 at 11:54
Sunday, Oct 03, 2004 at 11:54
I have not personally fitted them however when I asked a tyre
shop they told me they would touch the body at full lock on the standard rims.
However I have 'heard' the following:
One guy I spoke to said they fitted but rubbed at full lock.
Another guy said they fitted fine with no touching.
Might have to do with which tyres you fit as different brands are slightly different sizes.
I personally have 225/75 16 BFG KO on standard steel rims.
AnswerID:
78657
Follow Up By: pw - Tuesday, Oct 05, 2004 at 19:39
Tuesday, Oct 05, 2004 at 19:39
Thanks Utemad.
Thats what I suspected after going through the archives. No real hard facts that they don't scrape. I may just go with 225/75 16's.
Regards
Paul
FollowupID:
338399
Reply By: navaraman - Sunday, Oct 03, 2004 at 12:00
Sunday, Oct 03, 2004 at 12:00
You'll probably find the new tyres are illegal on your vehicle with potential insurance problems. Be carefull.
AnswerID:
78658
Follow Up By: pw - Tuesday, Oct 05, 2004 at 19:41
Tuesday, Oct 05, 2004 at 19:41
Thanks Navaraman,
Do you know what the actual laws are re chnaging tyre size from standard?
regards
paul
FollowupID:
338400
Reply By: Member - Peter D M - Monday, Oct 04, 2004 at 19:06
Monday, Oct 04, 2004 at 19:06
paul.
with a ute
well back not tray and standard
suspension. 235/85/16 approx 810mm diam will hit insides of
well in rear at full spring flex, and hit mud flap and guard at front with standard susp.
with
suspension upgrade,ie cranked front plus and reset rear i run 265/75/ 16 approx 810 diam [32 1nch] but with 1 inch offset 7 inch rim. this moves tyre away from body but trimming of gaurd. plastic liner and mud flap needed.
as posted these tyres are not a legal mod.
regards peter.
AnswerID:
78799
Follow Up By: pw - Tuesday, Oct 05, 2004 at 19:36
Tuesday, Oct 05, 2004 at 19:36
Peter,
Thanks for the info.
My other option would be to change to 15 inch Navara offset rims, did you have any problems with the 31x10.5 r15 tyres scrapping with standard
suspension? I guess this is not a legal mod either. How do you get around this with your insurance company?
Regards
Paul
FollowupID:
338398
Reply By: Member - Peter D M - Wednesday, Oct 06, 2004 at 06:20
Wednesday, Oct 06, 2004 at 06:20
paul, the way most people go is with the 31's on navara 15x7 popular size good range and price. slight rubbing in
well at rear but only on full flex when you drive at 5kmh so no real prob. insurance issue is mainly around roadworthiness. bigger tyres travelling more per rotation, in theory longer to stop. i recently had a $5000 claim, smash and assessor didnt notice. it works if you have bald tyres and fail to brake into an accident insurance company may be difficult similar with bigger tyres.
regards peter
AnswerID:
79025
Follow Up By: pw - Wednesday, Oct 06, 2004 at 08:45
Wednesday, Oct 06, 2004 at 08:45
Peter,
I'll probably go with the 31's, were there any significant ride and handling changes when you went from standard
wheels and tyres to the 31's? I noticed that you have a lock right installed up front, what do you think of it?
Regards
Paul
FollowupID:
338456
Reply By: Member - Peter D M - Wednesday, Oct 06, 2004 at 15:32
Wednesday, Oct 06, 2004 at 15:32
paul,
no probs with the tyres, rodeo
suspension sags like all jap steel, check ride hight.
front is just a crank on torsion bars rear add a leaf and reset or new aussie steel about $420 fitted, worth it.
diff lock very good enables you to go most
places slowly with less strain on vehicle, good in front with "ifs" like ours as it is easy to lift a wheel which normally means wheel on ground stops and wheel in air spins with diff lock
wheels are both turning so you have drive and no spin to both. the difference is best described as being pulled forward.
regards peter
AnswerID:
79087
Follow Up By: pw - Tuesday, Oct 12, 2004 at 21:38
Tuesday, Oct 12, 2004 at 21:38
Peter,
What make is your diff lock?
Did you install it yourself? If so how difficult was the installation?
Regards
Paul
FollowupID:
339330
Reply By: Dennis (Mackay) - Wednesday, Oct 06, 2004 at 21:00
Wednesday, Oct 06, 2004 at 21:00
One other option that I am looking at............
A set of standard steel rims off the new RA model, fitted with (RA standard) 245/70/16 tyres.
Overall diameter (and rolling distance) is within 1% of standard, but with increased width.
AnswerID:
79118
Reply By: geocacher (djcache) - Thursday, Oct 07, 2004 at 00:36
Thursday, Oct 07, 2004 at 00:36
The most important thing with any light commercial vehicle is to make sure that the load index for the tyres you want to use is above the minimum load index for the vehicle. Check your tyre placard or log book.
Insurance is void and your insurer can walk away after an accident if you fit under the load index I believe.
Dave
AnswerID:
79159
Reply By: big fella - Saturday, Oct 09, 2004 at 21:45
Saturday, Oct 09, 2004 at 21:45
i have fited the 235/85 /r16 to my 99 dual cab rodeo ajust the wish bones at front and put 2 extra leaves in back had the speedo re calibrated and they work fine ground clarence is higher than standed patrol
regards bigfella
AnswerID:
79531
Reply By: Member - Peter D M - Tuesday, Oct 12, 2004 at 22:38
Tuesday, Oct 12, 2004 at 22:38
locka lok- rite from 4wd systems in
adelaide. i didnt fit it but many do. for $320 fitting about 6 hours quite comnplicated with ifs.
regards peter
AnswerID:
79992